Munson Fest at the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday, May 1, raised funds for the Semisonic, The New Standards, and Trip Shakespeare bassist following his stroke on Feb. 23.

Our Classic Americana pick was recorded in Minneapolis by an artist from Wisconsin — and it ended up launching a whole new subgenre.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that strike a chord?

Sobule died on Thursday morning in a house fire in the Twin Cities suburbs. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.

The Black Keys now have 16 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame — the most by any act in Chart Show history. Waxahatchee and Bob Mould also take songs into the Hall of Fame.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention flowers for May Day?

After suffering a stroke last winter, Minnesota musician John Munson took to the stage last weekend and sang as strong as ever. He'll do the same Thursday night during a sold-out special benefit concert in his honor.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from this year's inductees do you want to hear?

The late singer-songwriter had visited The Current on a couple of occasions, and always brought his warm, genuine spirit.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention wishes?